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Former Head Athletic Therapist, Nadine Smith, is the newly appointed Assistant Manager of Athletic Therapy at Carleton University. Nadine joined the Ravens in 1999, and since then has been a prominent leader in the athletic therapy field and as a woman in sport not only on campus, but also on the world stage. Recently representing Team Canada at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, Nadine brings her international experiences back to her work at Carleton, providing care to student-athletes while being a mentor for other women in sport. Nadine is reflecting on how the field of athletic therapy is evolving and the importance of supporting the next generation of women athletic therapists. Hear more about Nadine's career as a woman in sport and how she is growing future women leaders from within her clinic in our full video, below. https://lnkd.in/e9P-piw6

Carleton proudly partners with @Scholars at Risk, an international organization that protects scholars who are facing threats to their lives and liberty by arranging temporary research and teaching appointments at host institutions.    Through SAR Carleton, which is supported by Carleton’s generous community of donors and partners, visiting scholars can access resources and support that help empower them to continue their important work and make a positive impact through teaching, research and advocacy in Canada. Mustafa and Mohammad are two visiting scholars and members of the SAR Carleton committee who have sought out unique ways to give back and make a difference within their communities in Canada and abroad. Learn about their experiences with SAR Carleton and how they are paying it forward by reading their story: https://lnkd.in/dH8dsmhr   .  .  . As migrant crises continue around the world, we want to share more about the people at Carleton who are imagining solutions and acting on the issues that deeply affect refugees, their host countries, and all of us as global citizens. 

A heartfelt thank you to Ross Video for their generous contribution to Carleton’s newly established Indigenous Recruitment and Student Success Fund! This fund is dedicated to creating culturally significant activities and land-based learning experiences for Indigenous students, as well as opportunities to reach prospective students in their home communities.   “By supporting Indigenous-led learning and community outreach, Ross Video is helping to build pathways for Indigenous students that are rooted in recognition, respect and opportunity,” said Benny Michaud, Director of the Centre for Indigenous Initiatives.   The impact of this fund extends beyond financial support; it’s a commitment to community and empowerment for future Indigenous leaders. If you’re inspired to help Indigenous students access culturally meaningful education, please reach out, I’d love to connect and discuss how your support can make a lasting difference.   Learn more about the fund: https://lnkd.in/eDc6vhTG

Read about the latest Carleton Architecture Action Lab project, in collaboration with Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCH) and Russell Heights Community House, with support from generous gifts made through the Ottawa Community Foundation and the Sarah and Cary Lavine Family Foundation. “Phase One was all about repair and joy. Phase Two was about acting on the imagination of kids.” This is how Dr. Menna Agha, Assistant Professor at Carleton University’s Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism describes its latest Action Lab project, a collaboration between Carleton University students, Ottawa Community Housing and Russell Heights Community House. Thanks to generous donors, the two-year $100,000 design-build project is now complete. The new recreational space for children in Russell Heights aims to create a safe and inclusive space that youth can take ownership of. Consultations through community workshops, and iterative feedback from youth throughout the project led to a collective effort with their ideas incorporated. They even visited campus as part of the process! Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/euMN6FXh

Carleton is a leader at contributing to sustainability solutions through research, teaching and on-campus efforts. At a celebration event on Wednesday, Carleton proudly announced a new initiative that will further deepen its impact in the area of climate change and sustainability. Housed in the School of Public Policy & Administration, Carleton University within the Carleton University Faculty of Public and Global Affairs (FPGA) and made possible by a generous $4M gift from the Ivey Foundation, the new Rosamond Ivey Research Chair in Sustainability Transitions will carry out research and build partnerships to support innovative policy approaches and advance the study and practice of sustainable transitions in Canada. Congratulations to Prof. Daniel Rosenbloom who will lead this exciting initiative. Learn more about the Chair: https://lnkd.in/eMxqT7_k

The Annual Biology Butterfly Show begins tomorrow! This year, the Annual Biology Butterfly Show is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Through generous support from donors, the Butterfly Show provides a family-friendly event, inviting our community members to experience a unique and up-close look at over 41 different butterfly species from around the world.  Come experience the magic of over 1,000 live exotic butterflies and join us in celebrating this exciting milestone anniversary. The Annual Biology Butterfly Show will be open from October 5th – October 13th, in the Nesbitt Biology Building Greenhouse on campus. We can’t wait to see you there! 

Advancing and supporting mental health within the communities we serve is a key priority for Carleton. We strive to make a positive difference through education, research and community engagement initiatives, like the Mental Health and Well-being Research and Training Hub (MeWeRTH). Empowered by donor support, MeWeRTH brings together researchers, students and community partners with a shared interest in mental health to carry out practical research and deliver educational and awareness-building community programming. On World Mental Health Day (October 10), join MeWeRTH and Carleton's Department of Psychology for Psychology Mental Health Day 2024—an opportunity to come together with faculty, staff, alumni and community members to break the stigma surrounding mental health challenges. To learn more and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/g8vC7su

After 19 years with Carleton University, Jennifer Brenning retired this summer from her role as Associate Vice-President of Recreation & Athletics. In honour of her retirement, her colleagues are reflecting on her legacy and the impact of her leadership not only on Carleton athletics, but within university sport as a whole. Hear more about Jennifer's 36-year career as a woman in sport, and how her colleagues hope to carry her legacy forward. Watch the full video, here. https://lnkd.in/eudmP9H8

It's Panda Time! Want to win free tickets? The most anticipated game of the year - the Panda Game - is just over 1 week away! Enter for a chance to win TWO FREE PANDA TICKETS & a Carleton swag package to show off your Ravens pride! Contest will remain open until October 3rd. Winner will be contacted via email and/or phone. Use this link to update your Contact Information: https://lnkd.in/ejbtrKB Don't miss out - the Panda Game is Sunday, October 6th at TD Place Stadium.

Goundo Diarra, recent graduate of Carleton’s Migration and Diaspora Studies program and current Administrative Officer, Durable Solutions for Refugees with the World University Service of Canada (WUSC), is a strong proponent of the importance of including newcomer voices in the research, policies and solutions intended to support them. Hear from Goundo as she reflects on this topic and shares about her fascinating research on factors affecting refugee girls’ education in Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei Settlement in Kenya. Watch the full video at https://qrcodes.pro/JNQhhK . . . As migrant crises continue around the world, we want to share more about the people at Carleton who are imagining solutions and acting on the issues that deeply affect refugees, their host countries, and all of us as global citizens.